If you got to hear these hit songs in 1974 on the day they were released, it was probably an insanely euphoric experience.

In need of a few stellar classic rock songs from 1974 to pad that 70s playlist? Here are just a few of my top picks.

With his early singles, Al Stewart’s melodic rock and memorable arrangements blew something fresh into the pop and rock airwaves of the ’70s, with the 1976 single “Year of the Cat” taking him into U.S ...